Tesla Model 3 recall: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings:external/pedestrian Alert
Official safety recall 24V153000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model Y | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model X | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model X | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2020 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2021 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2022 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2013 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2018 | United States |
| Tesla Model S | 2019 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2018 | United States |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2019 | United States |
The problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.